"mac davis" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:55:38 +0200, yupyupxav wrote:

Hi!

I'm new to this group. I'm a hobbyist woodworker in France, and in
some american publications, I can read about panels named Masonite. I
suppose it is a brand because I can't find this in here. Is it similar
to MDF?

Thanks!
Xav

Hard, compressed board, usually dark brown with one very smooth side and
one
with a rough pattern, which is the "down" side...
Usually 1/8" or 1/4" thick, sold as "hardboard" and in same size sheets as
plywood..

Very good for disposable tops on benches, jigs, etc...


mac

Please remove splinters before emailie
Also comes with both sides smooth and I think this is called Tempered
Masonite and is much harder. W